From school shootings to self-amputation on mushrooms, this episode goes from bizarre to brutally real—and back again.
Ryan and Trey sit down with Drew Rothenberger, a school security officer and founder of Shield Security, for an unfiltered conversation about protecting students in a country where headlines keep getting darker.
🚨 Topics include:
Why school shootings have increased since Columbine
The mental health crisis no one wants to solve
Should teachers carry guns?
How to spot behavioral red flags before tragedy strikes
But it’s not all serious...
🔥 HEADLINES:
A man cuts off his own body part while high on mushrooms
A suspected double homicide that’s still unfolding
Viewer backlash over Trump leads to a fiery debate between Ryan and Trey
“Would You Rather: Dirty Edition” leaves Drew both exposed and promoted
🎤 Guest Spotlight:
Drew shares how Shield Security PLLC protects schools and events, plus how his podcast The Lion’s Share is helping reshape how people think about stress, recovery, and readiness in high-stakes jobs.
🎧 Listen to Drew’s show:
The Lion’s Share on Spotify
The Lion’s Share on YouTube
Shield Security PLLC
📢 Stay tuned for Drew’s major announcement in Part 2!
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction and Icebreaker
00:41 – Guest Introduction: Meet Drew
01:31 – Stay in the Gray: Headlines
04:05 – Butthurt Comments Segment
11:07 – Would You Rather: Dirty Version
21:21 – Serious Talk: School Security
27:11 – The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
28:30 – The Role of Counselors in Schools
29:54 – Security Measures in Schools
37:18 – Debate on Arming Teachers
41:58 – Introduction to Shield Security
44:36 – Challenges in the Security Business
49:21 – The Lion's Share Podcast
51:31 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts